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Popular Ipswich bar, Bar Twenty One, in St Nicholas Street, set to open a second venue in Bury St Edmunds




The owner of a popular Suffolk bar has announced it will be opening a second venue.

Gareth Harper, who runs Bar Twenty One, in St Nicholas Street, Ipswich, said a property is currently being refurbished, in Bury St Edmunds, ready for opening around Easter.

It’s understood the location is in the town centre.

Gareth Harper and Neil Hawes, co-owners at Bar Twenty One. Picture: Bar Twenty One
Gareth Harper and Neil Hawes, co-owners at Bar Twenty One. Picture: Bar Twenty One

Bar Twenty One opened in Ipswich three years ago. The bar and brasserie offers cocktails, ‘old skool’ music, with DJs at the weekend playing the classics.

Currently open Thursday to Sunday, it also offers sports TV, as well as special events including live music, quiz nights and karaoke.

The new Bury bar will follow the Ipswich bar design and branding.

Guests queuing outside the Ipswich venue. Picture: Bar Twenty One
Guests queuing outside the Ipswich venue. Picture: Bar Twenty One

Gareth, who runs the bar with business partner, Neil Hawes, said: “We are super-excited to be opening a new venue in Bury St Edmunds and will reveal the location nearer to the time.

Guests inside the Ipswich venue. Picture: Bar Twenty One
Guests inside the Ipswich venue. Picture: Bar Twenty One

“We think the bar will make a massive impact on the Bury nightlife.”